Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikon expectations for Photokina 2010

Photokina is the biggest photography equipment show in the world and it takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany. The dates for 2010 are September 21-26. Here is an updated list of what Nikon is expected to release for Photokina this year: Nikon D90 replacement (probably called D95, low chance of being called D8000): Aluminium or magnesium-alloy body […]

Also posted in Nikon D3100, Nikon D7000, Nikon Point and Shoot| Tagged , , , , | 369 Comments

Nikon D90 replacement and a new 200mm f/2 N VRII in September

Nikon should announce the Nikon D90 replacement and a new Nikkor 200mm f/2.0 with Nano coating and VRII in mid-September (probably on/around September 15th, 2010). The current Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR version was announced back in 2004 and it now sells for around $5,000. Expect the price of the new version to be close to the $6,000 mark. […]

Also posted in Nikon D7000| Tagged , | 158 Comments

Zeiss to release Distagon ZF 1.4/35 ZF.2 in few weeks (Nikon mount)

Currently Zeiss offfers only one 35mm lens with Nikon mount – the Distagon T* 2/35. Rumors for a new Zeiss Distagon ZF 1.4/35 ZF.2 (Nikon mount) have been floating around since last year. It seems that the official Zeiss distributor in Switzerland included this new lens in their latest catalog. A FredMiranda forum member got […]

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged | 32 Comments

Nikon D95, Coolpix P7000

Some interesting information came in today – basically more details on the already existing rumors: The Nikon D90 replacement will probably be called Nikon D95. Magnesium body. Previous reports indicated that parts of the body will be aluminium. My guess here is that the body will be magnesium-alloy, just like the D300s. 16MP sensor (expected) 1080 HD video. 6 fps (FYI: Nikon D90 does […]

Also posted in Nikon D7000| Tagged | 367 Comments

Details on the upcoming Nikon announcement

I have some more details on the upcoming Nikon announcement. There will be two dates: August 17th, 2010 will be for the Coolpix models and August 19th, 2010 will be for the four new lenses and the Nikon D3100. Those dates are European time – the announcements in Europe should happen early in the morning, around 6:00 am. […]

Also posted in Nikon D3100, Nikon Point and Shoot| 129 Comments

Recap

Every once in a while, I have to remind everyone that this is a rumor site. Everything written here should be considered as fiction and you should not make any decision based on the information provided on this blog (selling/buying equipment, changing schedules to accommodated potential new product, etc.). I am trying my best to give a numerical […]

Also posted in Nikon D3100| Tagged | 132 Comments

Expected prices of upcoming Nikon lenses

Those are the expected prices of the rumored lenses from Nikon. Please note that the prices may vary in different countries and may not be 100% accurate due to the different exchange rates and price policies: Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G N: around $1600 Nikkor 24-120 f/4 ED VR N – around $1300 Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 […]

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , | 173 Comments